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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,617.98, 36,739.23 and 16,005.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,617.98, 36,739.23 and 16,005.57 is: 22,091.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,617.98 : 36,739.23 = 16,005.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,617.98/36,739.23 = 16,005.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,617.98x = 36,739.23 × 16,005.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,617.98x = 588,032,317.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,032,317.51/26,617.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,091.55

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